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Originally Posted by EZM
I think the best thing to do is go out and look at them, consider what else you need to buy ….like zerolines cards for the Bird or the live imaging transducer for the Lowrances (if it doesn't include one).
map card for both - as pre loaded maps - let's be honest - are limited in this part of the world.
Add it up "all in" and pick the best unit at that time.
You are not going to see a HUGE difference between the brands in the end - and take it from me - a guy that runs both and had for years - either brand will work equally well for what 99% of us are doing without any discernible advantage or disadvantage.
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All the major brands - Lowrance, Humminbird, Garmin offer multiple packages and options when it comes to adding SI, DI, Mega, LiveScope/Livesight, 360, 3D, etc... It depends on the package, and the small details of how each of them bundles things together, but they're all priced accordingly, and in general, the prices will be very similar when comparing them directly option for option.
Looking at the "all-in" price for the options you want is great advice, it's the only way to get a true apples to apples comparison.